Translation guide
The political principle of concentrating economic and social control in a strong central state. This guide covers how to express the concept of statism in Japanese, from direct translations to related terms and contextual usage.
To refer to the ideology or system where the state has substantial centralized control over economic and social policy.
The most direct and common translation for 'statism'. It literally means 'state-ism' and is used in political discourse.
His policies are based on statism.
Emphasizes state control (統制) over the economy and society. More specific than 国家主義.
Statism can sometimes restrict individual freedoms.
Focuses on state management or administration of resources. Often used in economic contexts.
Under statism, key industries are operated by the government.
Means 'centralism' or 'centralization-ism'. Highlights the concentration of power in a central authority, a key aspect of statism.
Statism can weaken local autonomy.
To describe a system where the state actively intervenes in the economy, often through planning or ownership.
To express statism as an overbearing or authoritarian state control, often with a critical tone.
Literally 'big government'. A common term in political debate to criticize excessive state intervention, similar to 'statism' in negative contexts.
He is opposed to statism (big government).
Means 'state omnipotence-ism'. A critical term implying the state can and should do everything, often used pejoratively.
To discuss statism in a theoretical or historical context, often in political science.
The organic theory of the state, a philosophical underpinning of statism. Rare and academic.
The organic theory of the state is one ideological foundation of statism.
国家主義 is the broadest term for statism. 国家統制主義 emphasizes control (統制), often in economic or social spheres. 国家管理主義 focuses on management (管理) by the state. In many contexts, 国家主義 suffices.
There is no single perfect equivalent. The choice depends on whether you emphasize ideology, economic control, or centralization. Using 国家主義 is safe for general purposes.
Planned economy, often associated with statism. Note: this term is strongly linked to socialist/communist systems.
A planned economy is sometimes seen as a form of statism.
Statism undermines personal responsibility.